SWIMMING.

Auckland Star, Issue 291, 9 December 1925, Page 12

SWIMMING.

» « GRAMMAR CLUB'S CARNIVAL. L. KRONFELD BREAKS 150 YARDS RECORD. A SUCCESSFUL EVENING. The Grammar Swimming and Lifesaving Club held its first carnival of the season at the Tepid Baths last night before an excellent attendance. Sir James Gunson (patron) and LadyGunson were present. There were 4ffinerous events, that attracted good entries, and, on the whole, the club was responsible for providing a good , evening's entertainment. The event of the evening was L. L. Kronfeld's attempt to lower the New Zealand 150 yards record of 1.47.4-5, held by N. S. "Bachelor, of Christchurch. Kronfeld gave a splendid performance, and lowered the record by 8 1-5 seconds, covering the distance in 1.3S 3-5. It was apparent that had he been more finished, in the turns he would have clipped off a few more seconds, but he lost a great deal of ground in that direction. An exhibition and display by Professor D. B. Anderson provided an. interesting interlude, and was much appreciated. E. V. Brunton and C. Welson gave a display of fire and fancy diving that met with much approval. The results are as follow:— Novice Handicap, 50 Yards.—First heat: H. A. Finney (Parnell), 4s, 1; G. Gunson (Grammar), ss, 2. . Time, 29 4-os. Second heat: R. Blackman (Ponsonby), 3s, 1; K. C. Maddox (Grammar), Is, 2. Time, Sis. Third heat: Mi- Wilson (Parnell), 3s, 1; T. I Shearer (Waltemata), Is, 2. Time, 291-ss. Final: Finney 1, Blackman 2. A good race. The two placed men fought out a great finish, Finney getting the verdict by a touch. Time, 28 3-ss. Girls' Handicap, 33 1-3 Yards.—B. Sanlon (Waltemata), 3s, 1; S. Brown (Waitemata), 3s, 2; H. Hedland (Ponsonby), 2s, 3. 0. Harvey (Parnell), on scratch, could not reduce the handicap, and the winner got home comfortably. Time, 22 l-ss. : . Inferclub Handicap, 50 Yards.—First heat: W. Haeres (Waltemata), 7s, 1; L. Stockley (Waitemata),ls, 2. Time. 31 3-se. Second he.it: C. Witten (Mount Eden), ss, 1; — Knight, 2. Time, 30s. Third heat: G. Johnston (Ponsonby), 3s, 1; D. Pelham (Waitemata), ljs, » 2. Time, 29 3-ss. Fourth heat: R. Moore (Ponsonby), 6s, 1; B. Bassett (Grammar), 6s, 2. Time, 30s. Final: Bassett 1, Witten 2, Moore 3. The two first-named made the pace from the start, and led all the way. Pelham came up well, but could not reduce the distance materially. Bassett got in by a touch> with Moore close up, third/ Time, 30 3-ss. Boys' Handicap, . 33 1-3 Yards.—First heat: A. Forrest (Waitemata), Is, 1; P. Regan . (Waitemata), ss, 2. Time, 21s. Second heat: W. J. Gunn (Waitemata), 2s, 1; H. Ashby, 6s, and E. Johnson, 7s (Waitemata), dead neat, .2. Time, 24 " 2-.'ss. Final: Gunn 1, Forrest 2, Ashby 3. Time, 255. Breaststroke Handicap, 100 Yards.—T. Lowe (Devonport), 18s, 1; E. V. Bruuton \ (Ponsonby), 6s, 2; Miss G. Pidgeon (Walte- | mnta), 11s, 3. Lowe established a good lead, with the other, competitors swimming ! well. Miss Pidgeon swam strongly, and went into third place on the second le.ngih, while Brunton caught Lowe and made the latter move. In a great finish Lowe went on, to win by a .yard, r Morris, on the scratch mark, considerably reduced the distance, v but he could ,• only get into fourth place. Time, 1.35 1-5. Ladies' Handicap; 66 2-3 Yards.—First heat: Miss E. Stockley. "(Waitemata), scr, 1 ; Miss E. Grant (Grammar), ss, 2; Miss P. Page (Waitemata), '3s, 3. Time. 47 4-os. Second heat f Miss.. E. Champion (Waitemata) Bb, l; Miss M. Farquhar (Ponsonby), 2Js, 2; Miss D. Grant .(Grammar), ss, 3. rIT; i ßs i« /F i nal r* llsß Champion 1, Miss Grant 2 Miss fMiss Champion was f^ be ?V and with-,Bs; in her favdur she led the whole way, and, swimming strongly, S by $? d8 '«? town'between sicond and. £n-n-d S^Hfies^isg but did ■Pi^ixw o ?^^ f«w'-Challenge !

Clnb Handicap* Gβ 2-3 - Yards.—N. C Sladdox, 7s, 1; W. F. Smith, lie, 2; L L. Kronleld, Ber r 3. Maddox went to the front from a good start, and just kept In front of Smith, to win by a yard. Time, 47 4-ss. Grammar School Handicap, 50 Yards. — First heat: Burke 1, Tizard 2. Time, - 32-3-ss. Second heat: Nagle 1, Field 2. Time, 335. Final: Nagle 1, Burke 2. Time, S3e. Open Handicap, 220 Yards.—N. C. Stockley (Waitemata), 10s. 1; W. F. Smith (Grammar), 10s, 2; E. Bradley (Waltemata), 12s, 3. Worth, on the 80* mart, had a length and a half lead when Pelham, on ss,- entered the water. Maddox at 23s caught Worth on the third length, and coming into the fourth they were all in line, with Stockley and Smith swimming strongly. The three placed men went hara over the last length, Stockley slowing'up to win by 4yds. ' Pelham came into fourth place. Time, 2.44. Novice Scratch Race, for Old Boye, 33 1-3 Yards.—Barton 1, Gaudin 2.